- Implantable iii. Placement of an intrauterine device iv. Placement of an intrauterine hormone-releasing system v. Bilateral tubal occlusion vi. Vasectomised partner (provided that the partner is the sole sexual partner of the female subject and that the vasectomised partner has received medical assessment of the surgical success) vii. Sexual abstinence (defined as refraining from heterosexual intercourse) d) Must practice appropriate birth control as stated above for 10 weeks after the last dose of study medication